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Posted on April 5, 2026

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MOSCOW, April 5 (Reuters) - Around 100 people have been evacuated from a military school that is on fire in Moscow, TASS news agency reported on Sunday citing local authorities.    It said that

Approximately 100 Evacuated in Moscow Military School Fire Incident

Details of the Moscow Military School Fire

Evacuation and Immediate Response

MOSCOW, April 5 (Reuters) - Around 100 people have been evacuated from a military school that is on fire in Moscow, TASS news agency reported on Sunday citing local authorities.   

Status of the Building

It said that according to preliminary information, no people were left in the building.

Cause of the Fire

Official Statement

TASS also cited a defence ministry official as saying that the fire was started by a short circuit at around 11:22 a.m. (0822 GMT).

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • About 100 individuals were evacuated without reported injuries or casualties
  • The fire at the military school in Moscow was attributed to a short‑circuit at circa 11:22 a.m. local time
  • Initial reports confirm that, according to local authorities via TASS, the building was cleared of occupants

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were evacuated from the burning military school in Moscow?
Around 100 people were evacuated from the military school in Moscow.
Were there any casualties reported in the Moscow military school fire?
According to preliminary information, no people were left in the building and no casualties were reported.
What caused the fire at the Moscow military school?
The fire was reportedly started by a short circuit.
At what time did the fire in the Moscow military school begin?
The fire started at around 11:22 a.m. (0822 GMT).
Who reported the incident of fire at the military school in Moscow?
The incident was reported by TASS news agency, citing local authorities and a defense ministry official.

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